The intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and Parmer Lane has new pedestrian islands and crosswalks. How long before people are rude at them? JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman

WATCH OUT: Texas pedestrians more likely than others to throw stuff at cars

Don’t be surprised if a Texan wings a taco at your car while he or she is crossing the street (assuming a Texan would waste a taco like that).

The folks at Insurance Quotes surveyed 500 pedestrians and 500 drivers (not entirely sure of the methodology here but just stick with me) about “about the hazards and conflicts they’ve experienced personally. From lewd gestures to life-threatening maneuvers, our respondents revealed just how maddening and menacing driver and pedestrian behavior can be.”